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Posted Date: 02/02/26 (10:01 AM)


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Bennington High School Badgergram

February 2, 2026

Calendar of Events

Feb 2 - Campus Life Meeting @ 7pm
Feb 3 - Health Screening @ BHS
Feb 4- Early Dismissal 12pm
Athletic Booster club meeting 5:30pm
 

Announcements


  • The speech team concluded a really successful Saturday at Millard West. This was a huge tournament, and we came out well. We placed fifth out of 21 teams. Jack Holtorf and Prise Yates placed first in the next-in portion of duo competition. Nat Rivera placed fifth in the next-in portion of humorous interpretation. She also finished fourth in the next-in portion of impromptu speaking. Dominique Bisselou placed sixth in the champs final of impromptu speaking. Carter Dittmer tied for first in the unified speaking division. Our OID team of Nat Rivera, Cormac Eckholt, Grayson Reed, Grace Hoffmann, and Katie Miller placed fourth in the championship finals, while the team of Jay Kruse, Sarah Junker, Katherine Sukraw, Prise Yates, and Zoey Hunt placed second in the same division. Finally, Liam Doan and Addison Yates placed third in the championship finals division of duo, earning them a NIETOC bid. One more bid and they are off to the national tournament to be held in Shakopee, Minnesota in early May. If you see any of these competitors, please send them congratulations!

  • Are you interested in joining the track and field team? Please contact Coach Suing or Coach Horner as soon as possible. We need to add you to the Google Classroom. Also, please add this to your calendar:
  • The Boys Track meeting will take place on February 17th at 3:30 in the library. 
  • The Girl's Track meeting will be February 19th at 3:30 in the library. 
  • March 2nd is officially day 1 of practice. Physicals must be in to our athletic trainers before day 1.


  • Any male student who is interested in playing baseball needs to make sure you have your NSAA form and physical form completed and turned into the office or trainer by the start of tryouts!
Kiss Gram information
multicultural club information
Bennington library valentine party
bedazzle your books!

Class ring promotion from Jostens

Jostens is reaching out to share a limited-time class ring promotion that they are making available to students and families (both undergraduates and Seniors).
Between January 19th and February 9th, students can order custom Jostens high school class rings starting at just $99, with personalization included at no additional cost. This promotion offers an affordable way for students to commemorate their high school experience with a lasting keepsake!
 
Offer highlights include:
-Class rings starting at $99, $149, $199, $249, and $299
-Custom engraving and design options included
-Flexible pay-later payment options
-Resizing, repairs, polishing, and a four-year protection plan included
class ring flyer

Service hours opportunity

Bennington Middle school is looking for volunteers to run concession stands during home games. Please use the link below to get signed up!
French club info
Poster design competition
Volunteer hours for middle school concessions
SERVICE HOURS OPPORTUNITY: AFTER SCHOOL CONCESSIONS!
Bennington South Middle School PTO is looking for volunteers to help with
concessions at some of our upcoming girls basketball games and boys wrestling
meets. Concessions are easy, fun, and a great way to knock out service hours
right after school! Shifts are generally from 3:30-6:00 but can be flexible – click
the link to sign up today! THANK YOU!
Art club information
Rugby club information
Campus Life Ski trip
Test prep materials
Letter Jacket Information
Tutoring help
Campus Life meeting info
Food pantry information
Circle of Badgers meeting

Athletic News


Feb 2- JV wrestling tournament @ Elkhorn South HS
JV /Reserve Boys basketball vs. Papillion-LaVista @ BHS
Freshman basketball vs. Mt. Michael @ BHS
Feb 3 - JV/Varsity Boys and Girls basketball vs. Skutt Catholic @ BHS
Feb 5- Reserve girls basketball vs. Concordia
Feb 6 - Speech competition @ Bellevue West HS
Feb 7- Girls wrestling district meet @ Lincoln Northeast HS
Boys Varsity wrestling state dual meet @ Buffalo County Fairgrounds
Cheer Competition @ BHS
Girls and Boys JV/Varsity basketball vs. Gretna @ Gretna HS
School Events Calendar
 

Lunch Menu

  • Hamburger/Cheeseburger
  • PBJ uncrustable
  • Salad Bar
  • french fries
  • tossed green salad
  • fresh vegetables
  • assorted fresh fruit
  • assorted canned fruit
  • assorted fruit juice
Breakfast and Lunch Menus
My School Bucks
 

Contact Us

We Are Bennington

Assistant Principal: Mr. Jerry Kalina
Assistant Principal/Athletic Director: Mr. Chris Kessell
Dean of Students: Mrs. Laura McGrew

Attendance Secretary: Mrs. Karen Hohman
Activities Secretary: Mrs. Casey Zelfel
Counseling Secretary: Mrs. Angie Shadle
School Counselors: Mrs. Jennifer Smith (A-G), Mrs. Jocelyn Suing (H-N), and Mr. Ryan Rischling (O-Z)

Phone: 402-238-2447
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Notice of Non-Discrimination
The Bennington Public School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, color, religion, veteran status, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, or other protected status in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Students: Mr. Dan Bombeck, Director of Student Services, 11620 North 156th Street, P.O. Box 309, Bennington, NE 68007 (402) 238-3044 (dbombeck@bennps.org). Employees and Others: Dr. Matt Blomenkamp, Assistant Superintendent 11620 North 156th Street, P.O. Box 309, Bennington, NE 68007 (402) 238-3044 (mblomenkamp@bennps.org). Complaints or concerns involving discrimination or needs for accommodation or access should be addressed to the appropriate Coordinator. For further information about anti-discrimination laws and regulations, or to file a complaint of discrimination with the Office for Civil Rights in the U.S. Department of Education (OCR), please contact the OCR at 601 East 12th Street, Room 353, Kansas City, MO 64106, (800) 368-1019 (voice), Fax (816) 426-3686, (800) 537-7697 (telecommunications device for the deaf), or ocr.kansascity@ed.gov.

Title IX
The Bennington Public School District is committed to offering employment and educational opportunity to its employees and students in a climate free of discrimination. Accordingly, unlawful discrimination, harassment and retaliation of any kind by District employees, including, co-workers, non-employees (such as volunteers), third parties and others is strictly prohibited and will not be tolerated.